At least eight people were killed after a powerful typhoon lashed in South-eastern China and Taiwan. <br/><br/>China's Ministry of Civil Affairs today said seven people were killed in Typhoon Meranti, which made landfall in Xiamen early yesterday. <br/><br/>According to Chinese officials, nine people were missing and more than 330,000 residents had been relocated. 1,600 homes were also destroyed due to Typhoon, official said. <br/><br/>According to Taiwanese authorities, one person died in the storm and parts of southern Taiwan remain flooded. <br/><br/>Meanwhile,another typhoon, Malakas, is expected to hit Taiwan late today.